The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

by 2K Games

Product Details

• ASIN: B000B7Q4C0
• Media: Video Game
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,808 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Demons are ravaging the world of Tamriel, and it is up to you so save it in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. You can try to restore the rightful ruler to the throne in this next-generation, first-person RPG. Choose from a variety of races and classes to create your own individual character. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion features over 1,000 non-player characters that eat, sleep, and complete their own objectives. You can explore an open-ended environment completing quests and eventually ridding the world of the marauding demons.

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This game will eat your soul, March 22, 2006

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Ian Clark "Knuckledragga" (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (Video Game)

Outstanding. This is a profound improvement upon Morrowind in almost every way while retaining the great artistic and cerebral qualities that made it a game of the year title in the first place. Also, this version had been created with a console audience in mind- the menues and controls are optimized for a controller friendly experience. It will still take a minute to become comfortable with but that is more due to the enormous anount of options than anything. Physics have been implemented as well and the result is a much more realistic and immersive experience- you can pick up objects, drag bodies, and even use arrows to set off traps. From time to time the game tends to skip a frame while loading and you will notice some pop up of objects(a mile or two in the distance). These minor issues really have no significant impact on the overall experience when you take into account the tremendous scope and viewable area of the game. If you have a 360 and have ever been fond of RPGs this is a great investment. Be warned though: this game will eat your soul.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Amazing, March 26, 2006

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Brett (East Coast) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (Video Game)

This game is, in a word, stunning. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion comes to you in only a way that the next generation of gaming can deliver: the visuals are crystal clear, the scenery is absolutely breathtaking, and the depth of the game is mind-boggling.

In case you haven't yet heard, Oblivion has what could be considered the best graphics of any video game. Ever. Period. And if you own an HDTV, prepare to be shocked. I have an HDTV that supports this game in 720p resolution (I had to buy a VGA cable since the composite made my picture too dark), but regardless of the step down from 1080i, the graphics don't suffer a bit. Every time I take my first step into the world, I'm convinced that I'm actually traversing dense forests, navigating a musty cave filled with bandits, or sneaking into someone's house to nab a few price-worthy items.

On that note, I have yet to play a game as immersive as Oblivion. The impeccable combination of graphics, sound, and lighting make the world of Tamriel come alive in ways previous generations of consoles could never hope of achieving. A real-time weather and clock/calendar system only further the level of realism. You can tell a storm is coming as the clouds move faster overhead and the sky begins to darken. The storm rages for hours (in game time) and as the clouds eventually dissipate, a lush sky full of stars and a bright moon appears. Such attention to detail makes for an unprecedented gaming experience that shouldn't be overlooked.

And what of the combat and storyline, the things that REALLY matter in an RPG? Everything you've come to expect of the Elder Scrolls series is there, and it comes in spades. Massive improvements have been made to the lackluster combat system of Morrowind, and the inventory is now easier to use than ever. The story is gripping, kicking off to a riveting start within the first 10 minutes of play. This game grabs you from the beginning and never lets go.

And should you not feel like following the main storyline, why not indulge yourself in the almost countless number of side quests? With four guilds to join, each with their own separate story line (and keep in mind that you can join as many guilds as you'd like), you will never have a lack of activity in the world of Tamriel. Even then, if joining a guild isn't your thing, why not just set out and explore to your heart's content? The province of Cyrodiil is full of caves, forts, and bandit hideouts for you to raid. Some of these are massive underground lairs which can take up to a full hour to thoroughly pilfer. All this being said, if you find yourself playing Oblivion and say "I have nothing to do in this game", you're wrong.

All in all, this is one of THE BEST video games I have ever played. Minor bugs, such as low-res textures in the background, and sometimes long loading times, do nothing to mar the experience this game offers. If you have an Xbox 360 (or a PC capable of handling the processing load), stop reading this review and head to the store immediately. I'm serious. Go.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW, July 1, 2006

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Will - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (Video Game)

Let me start by saying that I'm usually not an adventure/RPG kind of gamer. I enjoy my shooters and action games. But this game looked so amazing that I simply couldn't pass it up (well, that and a lack of any other good XBox 360 games). But I was amazed when I popped it into my 360 and started playing.

Compared to Morrowind, this game is soooo much better. It's not as big, but then again, I thought that Morrowind was too big. There's still a good number of towns and plenty of places that have yet to be found, so it leaves the player with lots and lots of space to explore. The quests are also much better than in Morrowind. I felt that they were more...managable. Not quite as long, but much more fun. But the real place were this game excels was fighting. I remember being so frusterated playing Morrowind because I wasn't able to hit people with a sword. In this game, the fighting has been improved dramatically.

This game is also a piece of eye candy. The graffics are beautiful. And one of my favorite features of the game is the addition of horses. They allow you to traverse the country side in a much more timely manner.

Pick this game up today. You won't be disappointed. I've been playing for months now and still am nowhere close to being done. It's one of the best games I've ever played.